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The Midlanders (1920)

Movie ★ 10.0 60 min

Drama

Aurelie, an orphan, escapes from a New Orleans convent and is adopted by Mississippi riverboat captain Lindstrom. So that she can have a more settled life, he sends her to live with his brother, John Lindstrom, a squatter in a small river valley town. There she develops into a beautiful woman and wins a newspaper's beauty contest, attracting an offer from a theatrical producer, which she accepts. She rapidly achieves success, but when she returns to town, she is spurned.

Joseph De Grasse Director Ida May Park Director Ida May Park Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 1, 1920
Runtime
60 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0011460
Language
Studio
Andrew J. Callaghan Productions Inc.

Themes

Cast

Bessie Love Bessie Love Aurelie Lindstrom Truman Van Dyke Harlan Van Hart Sydney Deane Sydney Deane Judge Van Hart Frances Raymond Frances Raymond Mrs. Van Hart Curt Rehfeld Captain Lindstrom C. Norman Hammond C. Norman Hammond John Lindstrom Lloyd Bacon Lloyd Bacon Wiley Curran Jack Donovan Jack Donovan Arney Vance

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Midlanders about?
Aurelie, an orphan, escapes from a New Orleans convent and is adopted by Mississippi riverboat captain Lindstrom. So that she can have a more settled life, he sends her to live with his brother, John Lindstrom, a squatter in a small river valley town. There she develops into a beautiful woman and wins a newspaper's beauty contest, attracting an offer from a theatrical producer, which she accepts. She rapidly achieves success, but when she returns to town, she is spurned.
Who directed The Midlanders?
The Midlanders was directed by Joseph De Grasse, Ida May Park.
Who stars in The Midlanders?
The Midlanders stars Bessie Love, Truman Van Dyke, Sydney Deane, Frances Raymond.
When was The Midlanders released?
The Midlanders is a 1920 drama film.
Where can I watch The Midlanders?
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